Downie was injured in what he called a “fluke play” against the Blues, in which he was caught looking behind the play and had no idea center Patrik Berglund was approaching him. He hit the ice, hard, and required assistance returning to the locker room.

The Flyers haven’t called his injury a concussion. Instead, earlier this week, general manager Paul Holmgren said Downie had multiple upper-body “issues” occurring, though they were treating his situation as if it were a concussion.

Downie hasn’t yet received medical clearance to return, and neither he nor coach Craig Berube have an idea of when he’ll actually be back in the lineup, despite his improving health.